Autumn arrives, and with it a new instalment of the Great British Brands Guide, C&TH‘s series celebrating what our favourite homegrown names are up to each season. Returning for its second edition, this round-up spans jewellery and fragrance launches, tailoring built for cooler days, interiors collaborations, harvest experiences and hotel partnerships, plus a scattering of festivals, sales and sporting fixtures worth the diary space. Turnbull & Asser brings a Concours-ready driving capsule, Smallbone a Michelin-starred kitchen collaboration, and and Daylesford hosts the International Supreme Sheepdog Trial. For quieter pleasures, think hand-hammered pens, straw marquetry mirrors and an evening among rare books. Craft runs through plenty of it too, from a Fulham bathroom rebuilt around a single bath to a cashmere house now 90 years old. Consider this your guide to the best of British, dressed for the season ahead.
1508 London’s branded-residential expertise now spans continents: completed work includes No.1 Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, Cipriani Residences Miami and The Lanesborough spa in Belgravia, alongside a Lennox Gardens triplex and an Ilchester Place townhouse. Coming soon: Baccarat Hotel Residences in the Maldives and a first IHG Hotels project in Nepal. 1508london.com
Gold gets a modern read at 886 by The Royal Mint, whose new Aurum collection takes its cue from a gold bullion bar’s silhouette, stretched, sliced and warped into wearable heirlooms in solid gold and silver. See it in person at the brand’s Burlington Arcade boutique, each piece sustainably crafted to be treasured for generations. 886.royalmint.com
Hospitality returns to Allianz Stadium Twickenham this November, as the ground hosts fixtures in the new Nations Championship. It marks the tournament’s first visit to south-west London, with hospitality packages available for supporters wanting the full matchday experience beyond a standard ticket. Details and packages are available direct from the stadium. allianzstadiumtwickenham.com
Apollo Art Auctions turns the spotlight on antiquity this October, with its Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery sale running on the 3rd and 4th. Expect lots spanning cultures and centuries, each with strong provenance and historical reports attached, from ancient beadwork to jewellery pieces carefully vetted before going under the hammer. apolloauctions.com
Bittescombe Lodge & Deer Park takes over an entire West Country estate, tailored uniquely to each guest down to embroidered pillowcases and bespoke leather pieces. The kitchen draws on the estate’s own red deer, rare-breed pigs and honey. New this year: a nature spa with wood-fired sauna and valley plunge pool, plus a yoga pavilion. bittescombe.com
At a 16th-century Fulham home, owners Juliette and Robin built their entire master bathroom around a single find: the Polished Brass Bateau, spotted years earlier and ordered, along with a La Fontaine bathtub shower mixer, entirely by phone. You could build your own dream bathroom too. Every piece is made in Catchpole & Rye’s Kent foundry, finished to survive centuries more use. catchpoleandrye.com
Cole & Son draws on Hampton Court Palace for its new Historic Royal Palaces: Great Masters collection, with the Court Embroidery design taking its cue from an early 19th-century waistcoat in the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. Hand-painted artwork echoes the original’s painstaking needlework. £180 per roll, samples available now. cole-and-son.com
As shooting season gets under way, Cordings reaches for its field clothing, cut in the same natural fibres and five core styles it has sold since 1839: the mackintosh, covert coat, tattersall shirt, tweed jacket and corduroy trousers. New season knitwear and silk scarves complete the look from its Piccadilly shop. cordings.co.uk
Daylesford’s new Harvest tabletop collection draws on the hedgerows and woodlands around its Cotswold farm. The hand-drawn Bramble linen range and rosehip-red Jaipur ceramics lead the launch, alongside a first porcelain collaboration with ceramicist John Julian, illustrated with a bespoke Hugo Guinness sheep. In farmshops and online from September. daylesford.com
For the first time, Daylesford hosts the International Supreme Sheepdog Trial (11 to 13 September), marking the ISDS’s 120th anniversary, with the UK’s finest sheepdogs competing for the supreme championship. Daylesford Stays pairs it with a five-night cottage escape, complete with grandstand tickets, a private Highgrove Gardens tour and farm walks. Tickets from £10. daylesfordstays.com
De Beers London has expanded its Lotus collection with refined, sculptural new pieces in yellow and rose gold, designed to layer with the range’s existing designs. A signature shape since 2009, Lotus is built around quiet strength and everyday wear, encouraging a more personal, stacked approach to fine jewellery. In boutiques and online from September. debeers.com
Dr Ariel Haus’s Harley Street clinic was the first in the UK to use the RedTouch PRO laser, a collagen-targeting treatment for long-term skin rejuvenation. It was also the first Harley Street clinic to become an accredited Living Wage employer, and has just added a specialist weight loss clinic with endocrinologist-led consultations. drhausdermatology.com
Edward Green’s autumn essential is the Newmarket Chelsea boot, now fitted with a new microcellular sole for extra comfort on the rubber-sole range. Elsewhere, the brand’s signature antiqued calf gains Espresso, a dark brown built up through layers of handiwork. Every pair is Goodyear welted and made in Northampton. edwardgreen.com
Genaura’s Levagen®+ Smart Face serum, the first product to use the patented age-proofing ingredient, celebrates its first year online this September, having since landed in John Bell & Croyden too. The brand plans to expand the range this year with a cleanser and moisturiser to follow the hero serum, for skin-first, science-led routines. genaura.com
Helen Green Design channels heritage into contemporary interiors from its Chelsea studio, working across ten-plus countries while holding the title of the world’s first interior design studio to win the Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury. Storytelling anchors every project, from immersive VR walkthroughs to bespoke joinery tested against the demands of family life. helengreendesign.com
Chelsea-based studio Juliette Byrne has shaped some of London’s most refined interiors, marrying classical architecture with contemporary ease. Consistently ranked among the UK’s leading design names, the studio turns first commissions into long-standing relationships, with clients returning project after project. Its work has since gone international, bringing the same devotion to clients worldwide. juliettebyrne.com
King’s Cross plays host to something new this September: Vision Festival, a three-day collision of culture, science and live performance, running from 25 to 27 September. Presented by Town Hall by Bottaccio and curated by Michael John Harris, the inaugural event brings together the area’s leading cultural, scientific and creative organisations for talks and shared discovery. visionfestival.co.uk
Knowles brings super-prime construction expertise to a shifting map, as clients increasingly build beyond London in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Hertfordshire. Wellness spaces, from Finnish saunas to steam rooms, are now standard requests, alongside kitchen gardens and solar panels. The practice’s new country office, opened this year, puts them closer to it all. knowles.uk.com
Lawson Robb exports a distinctly British sensibility to interiors across the Middle East, Europe and North America, blending concept-driven design with British artisans and material innovation. The Chelsea studio is expanding from interiors into a fuller design house spanning architecture, furniture and product collaborations, with AI-assisted visualisation now part of the process. lawsonrobb.com
At Decorex (11 to 14 October, stand B55), Loomah unveils the Ethereal Collection with sister brand Avalon by Loomah: eight rug designs woven from British myth and legend, from tidal gradients and wind-swept borders to echoes of stone circles and coastal folklore. Organic textures meet timeless motifs, offering bespoke-level craft without the usual lead times. loomah.com
From The Avenue, the new furniture, lighting and accessories venture from creative director Martin Kemp, launches its first lighting pieces this October. Distinct from the Martin Kemp Design studio in aesthetic and price point, the brand is building a design-led offering rooted in craftsmanship and considered form, with more pieces to follow through the season. fromtheavenue.com
Medik8’s September Bundles curate its science-led CSA routine (vitamin C, SPF, vitamin A) into ready-made sets, with up to 20 percent off and an exclusive beauty bag included, running until 16 September. Crystal Retinal, the world’s best-selling retinal serum, features throughout, alongside newer launches like the Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel. medik8.com
Morris & Co digs into its own archive for The Unfinished Works, a Ruggable collaboration turning 26 previously unseen William Morris sketches, found in California’s Huntington Library, into washable rugs. Hand-completed by the Morris & Co studio, they’re the brand’s first new designs in over 150 years. From £109. ruggable.co.uk
Autumn brings two travel instincts into focus at Mr & Mrs Smith: cosy homestays and far-flung sunshine-seeking. Sri Lankan wellness retreat Uga Prava and breezy Mexican stay Salara Boutique Hotel top up your vitamin D, while Somerset’s Osip and The Pig in the South Downs bring hyper-seasonal menus and English truffles closer to home. mrandmrssmith.com
Native Land’s £2.5bn transformation of Bankside Yards gathers pace this autumn, as the neighbourhood gears up for the completion of Opus in early 2027. Designed by PLP Architecture, the 50-storey riverside landmark will comprise 249 apartments rising 170 metres above London’s South Bank, with exceptional city views, considered design and top-tier lifestyle amenities to match. nativeland.co.uk
Neal’s Yard Remedies marks 45 years of natural and organic skincare with its first eau de parfum collection. The Mood Awakening trio pairs Ardeo’s uplifting neroli, Rubor’s balancing rose and Petrichor’s grounding frankincense, each certified natural, bottled in signature blue glass and made in Dorset. 50ml, £85 each. nealsyardremedies.com
The wardrobe swap from linen to knitwear deserves somewhere better than an overstuffed rail. Neatsmith’s dressing rooms are built around how you actually get ready: custom hanging rails, glass-fronted dressing tables and considered lighting throughout. Choose from Shadow Oak, Dark Oak and Anthracite finishes across the Luna, Reflex and Castille collections, made and fitted in the UK. neatsmith.co.uk
Neptune opens its largest concession to date this October, a 4,000 sq ft showroom at Fenwick Newcastle marking the brand’s first-ever store within a department store. Complete room sets span living, dining, kitchen and bedroom, alongside a Design Library and in-house design service offering tailored support for projects of every scale. neptune.com
N.Peal celebrates 90 years as a true London cashmere house with its AW26 campaign, London, Composed, shot on a city rooftop to an original 30-piece orchestral score. New pieces include the Sloane Cashmere Polo and Raglan Cashmere Jumper for men, plus the Olivia Round Neck Cardigan for women. npeal.com
New & Lingwood channels 160 years of Jermyn Street heritage into pieces built for how Britain dresses today, from cashmere hats replacing bowler hats to overcoats in place of frock coats. The dressing gown and eveningwear collections remain enduring signatures, worn as living expressions of British style rather than period costume. newandlingwood.com
OKA’s autumn collection gathers the home in for the season ahead. Rich colours, tactile fabrics and decorative detailing bring warmth and character to every room, while extendable dining tables and relaxed, mix-and-match seating make space for slow breakfasts and impromptu suppers alike. This season also sees beloved OKA Icons reimagined across new pieces. oka.com
OSKIA’s bio-nutritional skincare, backed by more than 230 international beauty awards, has just landed in two new places: The Connaught in London and The Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff. The latest launch, Midnight Eye-Q, is a peptide eye cream clinically proven to smooth expression lines in 15 minutes. Made in Wales. oskiaskincare.com
Meet The Manoeuvres of the Baroness, Penhaligon’s latest fragrance and a study in quiet influence. She dances on light feet, unseen until it is too late, and doesn’t outrun danger so much as outsmart it. Orange blossom sparkles at the heart, propped up by a top note of Chantilly and a whispered base of sandalwood. penhaligons.com
Autumn is a season for collecting at Peter Harrington, with rare books, first editions and manuscripts spanning literature, history, science, art and travel. Whether searching for something special for your own shelves or an unforgettable gift, browse online or visit the London and New York shops, with a programme of events running through the season. peterharrington.co.uk
PoB Hotels ties its autumn programme to the cinema release of Sense & Sensibility this September. Expect film-inspired afternoon teas, cocktails and stays across four PoB Hotels, a five-night PoB Break taking in filming locations, and the chance to win a three-night Dartmoor escape at Boringdon Hall. pobhotels.com
Pragnell’s Cleopatra collection draws on Ancient Egypt and its last pharaoh, reinterpreting the barrel-shaped ‘Sha’bi’ pattern found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Designed by members of the Pragnell family after a trip to Egypt, each hand-polished gold link is built for everyday wear, layered into your own stack alongside existing pieces. pragnell.co.uk
As candle season begins, Rachel Vosper’s Belgravia studio offers something more personal than a fresh scent: bring in a vintage champagne bottle, wine magnum or treasured scent bottle and have it engraved and refilled as a candle. Seven signature scents each carry a floriographic message, from ‘you’ve got this’ to ‘I love you’. rachelvosper.com
Rathbones enters a new chapter under CEO Jonathan Sorrell, following last year’s combination with Investec’s UK wealth business. This autumn, the focus shifts to retirement planning and a newly announced Dublin office, alongside SEC registration to support US taxpayers based in the UK. rathbones.com
Fresh from dressing 240 guests at Gleneagles for The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary, hosted by Ewan McGregor OBE, Really Wild London turns its Scottish-made AW26 collection into a capsule with purpose. The Really Wild King’s Trust capsule launches early autumn, celebrating craft, heritage and the promise of young talent, with pieces made in Scottish mills. reallywildclothing.com
Sanderson expands its Highgrove partnership with The King’s Foundation this AW26, adding textural wool drapery and upholstery fabrics to last year’s launch. Stripes, checks and ornamental weaves range from fine weaves to chunkier yarns, each shade coordinated with the original Highgrove fabrics and wallpaper, woven in specialist British mills befitting a century-long Royal Warrant. sanderson.design
Scott Dunn turns its attention to the trickiest holidaymakers of all: teenagers. Its new Scott Dunn Teens itineraries are designed end to end for genuine engagement, from unexpected moments that shift the whole trip to built-in downtime so parents can actually switch off. Just in time, with half-term already on the horizon. scottdunn.com
Join Emma Sims-Hilditch and the studio team at Thyme on 9 October for a conversation celebrating Beautifully British Interiors, the studio’s second book, showcasing the principles, craftsmanship and design approach that define its work. Moderated by interiors editor Giles Kime, the evening includes a Q&A, book signing, lunch and design workshop. thyme.co.uk
The Sloane Club believes in the power of art and culture, running an evolving programme of talks, performances, workshops and exhibitions designed to inspire and connect Members. This September, the Club hosts ‘Journey’ week, a curated series inspired by the art of travel, taking in fascinating conversations, new flavours, wellness experiences and unexpected discoveries. sloaneclub.co.uk
As autumn evenings draw in and entertaining season begins, Smallbone unveils a limited-edition kitchen collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, inspired by his award-winning restaurant Row on 5. Crafted in washed oak with Taj Mahal stone and statement Occhio lighting, it brings professional-chef luxury into effortless home hosting. smallbone.co.uk
Velvet takes centre stage at Sofas & Stuff this season. V&A Threads of India brings a luxurious, heritage-inspired spin on the trend, drawing on the V&A’s South Asia collection to reimagine Mughal and Indian artistry, from intricate ikat weaves to timeless paisleys. Available across every handmade sofa, chair or bed, alongside its new Woodland fabric collection. sofasandstuff.com
Swaine reworks two classics for autumn. The Salisbury II updates the briefcase named after Lord Salisbury with an added gusset for laptops, repositioned lock hardware and a reinforced, leather-wrapped handle for heavier loads. Alongside it, the Whangee Collapsible Umbrella pairs a natural bamboo handle with a secure grip, resistant to moisture and built to last. swaine.london
Howes & Landino, Taylor Howes’ sister brand, unveils two new artisan collaborations this autumn: bespoke mirrors with Patrick Ireland and sculptural plaster artworks with Locker & Riley. Showcasing straw marquetry, bone inlay and specialist stonework across mirrors, trays, tissue boxes and jewellery boxes, the pieces extend the label’s celebration of British craftsmanship and considered design. howesandlandino.co.uk
The countdown to Christmas starts early at The Body Shop, with two advent calendars for 2026. The Ultimate (£139, worth over £260) stacks 24 doors with full-size icons including Shea Body Butter and newly relaunched 90s favourite Dewberry, while the Classic (£65) covers stocking-filler basics. In stores and online now. thebodyshop.com
THE PIG marks its 15th year with new Veg & Bed packages at Harlyn Bay and Combe, running 27 September to 23 December, and returning classic dishes on the menu. New this autumn: Tuck Up & Tuck In, a Sunday-to-Thursday stay with breakfast included, built around golden days, harvest feasts and the kitchen garden. thepighotel.com
Each October, The Shard’s spire glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, part of a year-round lighting programme that has made it western Europe’s tallest timekeeper, marking every hour with illumination from sunset to 1am. the-shard.com
Thom Sweeney’s AW26 collection leans into cold-weather ease, from a cashmere mock-collar bomber jacket to a nylon car coat. A brushed cashmere long-sleeve polo and a flannel single-breasted virgin wool suit round out a wardrobe built for the season, all in the brand’s signature dark brown and charcoal palette. thomsweeney.com
Thomas Lyte, goldsmiths and silversmiths to the King, enters a landmark year as the Women’s Rugby World Cup fuels fresh demand for its trophies and cultural icons. The London workshop, whose designers train as makers first, remains the only British goldsmiths employing four apprentices simultaneously, continuing its 20-year Emirates FA Cup partnership. thomaslyte.com
True Entertainment’s autumn calendar centres on its two flagship venues, Ascot and the Oval, with British Champions Day (17 October) headlining the season. Guests can dine at Champions Day courtesy of two-Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi, hosted in residences designed by Sella Concept. trueentertainment.global
Turnbull & Asser marks Concours of Elegance 2026 (4 to 6 September) with The Driver’s Capsule, a numbered limited edition celebrating the house’s ties to British motoring. At its heart is a lightweight driving jacket with discreet side zips and a packable design, completed by leather driving gloves, silk scarves, a cravat and chequered-flag pocket squares. turnbullandasser.co.uk
Turquoise Holidays is a family-run specialist in the extraordinary: small hotels with a genuine sense of place, rather than gold taps and chain hospitality. As autumn turns thoughts to next year’s big trip, the team’s expertise spans honeymoons, anniversaries and multi-generation holidays, building trusted, tailored itineraries around whatever the occasion calls for. turquoiseholidays.co.uk
Vispring celebrates its 125th anniversary by teaming up with Tom Dixon for London Design Festival (12 to 20 September), showing at his King’s Cross showroom. The collaboration’s Fat Bed, already the collection’s bestseller since its Milan debut, appears alongside the pink Heart headboard, each hand-built using Vispring’s century-old pocket-sprung craft. vispring.com
Vivienne Westwood pushes its Worlds End archive further for AW26, debuting the Drunken Trainer: a fully realised sneaker built on the Hammerhead silhouette using the house’s signature ‘drunken’ pattern-cutting technique. Choose distressed black leather with raw edges, or an iridescent snake-effect print. In UK boutiques and online now. viviennewestwood.com
Westley Richards leans into shooting season with its new Loden collection, unveiled at Palé Hall: a shooting coat, breeks and waistcoats . Alongside it, a limited-edition Explora Rucksack in elephant grey suede joins the bestselling buffalo-hide Bishop bag, all made in-house in Birmingham. westleyrichards.com
Wilder Botanics moves from summer excess into autumn support this season. Digestif Drops are the brand’s pick for post-summer digestion as root vegetables return to the table, while the Flower of the Sun Body Oil eases skin from sun-exposed summer into autumn hydration. A new candle, Supernatural, made with pure essential oils, launches in October. johnbellcroyden.co.uk
Harvest is an exciting time of year at Wiston Estate. This autumn, step behind the scenes on the limited harvest winery tours, taste wines in the making and, all being well, join the annual grape picking days. Later in the season, mark the 2026 harvest at the Chef & Winemaker Dinner, held at Chalk. wistonestate.com
Listed properties and contemporary homes alike get the Woolf treatment this autumn. The award-winning London and Bath practice, Woolf Interior Architecture & Design, creates highly individual interiors shaped by architecture, craftsmanship and the lives lived within them, bringing together interior architecture, design, art and richly layered materials for spaces with real character and longevity. woolfinterior.com
Yard-O-Led, the only survivor of 122 pen companies once based in Birmingham, adds The Grand Martelé to its collection, a hand-hammered pen finished using historic engine-turning skills. Revived by Bremont’s founders, the workshop has grown from three staff to eleven craftspeople, trading from its first shop since 1822: a Piccadilly Arcade boutique. yard-o-led.com
October is Cancer Awareness Month, and Yardley has tied its Vibrant Peony eau de parfum to the cause: for every bottle sold, £1 goes to Look Good Feel Better, the cancer support charity. A small act of support built into a seasonal fragrance switch, for anyone going through treatment or supporting someone who is. yardleylondon.co.uk
